Finance Analyst, Senior - Temporary

Salary: $45.68 - $53.20 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number: 2023-02222
Department: Department of Early Learning & Education
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/16/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is charged with transforming the lives of Seattle's children, youth, and families by eliminating opportunity gaps and preparing students for kindergarten, improving academic achievement, and ensuring students graduate prepared for college and a career. DEEL strives to embed the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative into its education objectives and seeks staff that value the importance of working together as a government and community to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity. Our core values of equity, results, stewardship, transparency, and collaboration guide our work, support our operations, and hold us accountable.
We have a temporary opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to assist with managing the Early Learning Division's finances and provide support to the Finance and Contracts Team. The Early Learning Division's annual operating budget for 2023 is $73M and includes funding from local levies, the general fund, special revenue funds, and a state grant.
Job Responsibilities
Your top priorities in this out of class assignment will be:

• Providing financial management of Early Learning programs, including the Seattle Preschool Program, ECEAP state grant, and Birth-3 investments, in collaboration with the Finance Manager
• Providing technical assistance and financial management support to the Early Learning Division program staff and Contracts team
• Preparing standard and ad hoc financial reports

Here's more about what you'll be doing:

• Preparing financial reports (budget to actual, variance, labor, ad hoc, etc.) for leadership and program managers based on a variety of source data such as complex Excel workbooks, PeopleSoft accounting system, or the Citywide Contract Management System (CCMS)
• Conducting research and analyses relating to financial, policy, or operational concerns, including cost projections for grants; and making recommendations to leadership based on findings
• Preparing and modifying financial summaries and invoice templates in support of Early Learning contracts
• Developing and submitting grant-required reports according to grant requirements
• Providing assistance to program staff regarding financial policies, budgets, and accounting processes

You will be most successful in this role if you possess a combination of the following:
An ability to:

• Create and manage complex Excel workbooks
• Generate financial reports with tables, charts, and graphs
• Work independently under limited supervision
• Work under pressure with quickly changing priorities while still meeting deadlines
• Utilize strong analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills,
• Support DEEL's commitment to racial equity by providing compassionate customer service to DEEL staff and community partners

Experience with:

• Excel workbooks that are complex in nature (interdependent formulas, hidden worksheets, etcetera)
• Financial reporting
• Budget and grant management
• Working in a human services or education setting
• Large-scale financial management and accounting software (PeopleSoft, CCMS, Access, etcetera)
• Windows-based software, including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite (Planner, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etcetera), and internet

Qualifications
In addition to the ability to perform the tasks described above, you will need to possess the below required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field

OR

• Associate Degree in a Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Four (4) years of professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field

OR

• Five (5) years of professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field

Additional Information
This temporary non-benefits-eligible position is eligible for overtime and is classified as a Finance Analyst, Senior and is expected to start as soon as possible (end of January or beginning of February 2024), ending in May 2024. The full pay range for this step-progression position is $45.68 - $53.20 per hour. Non-benefitted temporary assignments begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $45.68 hourly. Current City employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions/out of class assignments. Employees will be given premium pay in lieu of benefits.
The first round of interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 25, 2024.
The work of this temporary assignment will primarily be performed via telework/remote work. The person in this role will be required to report onsite to work roughly once or twice per pay period, although this may change based on operational needs. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.
DEEL supports the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative to end institutionalized racism by eliminating barriers to access, providing the staff and public with opportunities for growth, and developing equitable access to the programs and services we offer. If you share those values and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position. Please visit to learn more about the Department of Education & Early Learning.
Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
This body of work may be filled as an out of class assignment or as a temporary assignment. If you are a current non-temporary employee of the City of Seattle, please apply for the out of class assignment (listed under Finance Analyst, Senior - Out of Class).
The recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your application at no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, January 16, 2024To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume which illustrates your related skills, experience, and abilities
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with the Department of Education & Early Learning and capability to perform in this role

This temporary assignment is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The Department of Education & Early Learning values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The Department of Education & Early Learning encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey King at .
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The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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Why are you interested in this temporary position?
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Please explain how you work with staff who have a limited understanding of finances. What strategies do you use?
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Provide an example of a difficult financial management challenge you overcame; explain the problem and the process you followed to achieve success.
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Please describe your skill level and experience with each of the following programs: Excel, PeopleSoft, CCMS.
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To be considered for this assignment, you must attach a PDF of your resume and a cover letter. Have you attached these documents?
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This is a temporary non-benefitted position expected to last until May 2024. Please confirm your understanding and interest in this position. (NOTE: If you are a current non-temporary employee of the City of Seattle, please cancel this application and apply for the Finance Analyst, Senior - Out of Class position)
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